Week 8.4 Elbow and forearm plain film and fractures Flashcards
how do you position the patient for an AP radiograph
they have their arm supinated and straight out in front of them
how do you have the arm positioned for a lateral elbow radiographs
elbow bleed t 70-90, and scapula abducted and arm in like a horizontal 90/90 position
in what position do we have a good view of the ulna and the olecranon
in the lateral view
difference between AP and lateral view forearm
AP is with the palm up, supinated
lateral is with the thumb up
the lateral forearm view is good to visualize the
radiocapetulum joint
what must we consider with trauma to the elbow
nerves and blood too
what is the elbow extension test
if the patient cannot fully straighten their elbow, and they have pain with that, then they need an x-ray. because something is probably going on.
the elbow extension test is very sensitive or specific
sensitive
what is always the first image for the elbow
radiographs
what is a sail sign
when you can see the anterior and posterior fat pad of the elbow, looks like a sail, usually associated with supercondylar fracture
what is a nightstick fracture
mid portion of the ulna, like sticking arms up to defend yourself
what is a monteggia fracture
proximal ulna fracture, with radial head dislocation
what is a galeazzi fracture
distal radius fracture with ulnar head dislocation
what is a greenstick fracture
incomplete fracture of flexible bones, usually in young kids, and in the forearm
what is a torus or buckle fracture
usually in young people, FOOSH, it is an irregularity or a buckle in the radius.
